Hunt distances himself from Braverman’s migration speech The Chancellor said he ‘wouldn’t use her words’ as he defended allowing skilled foreign workers into the UK. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Rishi Sunak accused of presiding over ‘chaos’ as Tory conference braces for news of HS2 Manchester leg cancellation – as it happened Andy Burnham, Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, says news would be ‘profoundly depressing’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
Tories can make gains in Scotland at next election, says Ross A recent poll put the Tory vote in Scotland at 16%. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
UK Treasury chief says he'll hike the minimum wage but rules out tax cuts while inflation stays high Britain’s Treasury chief is announcing a hike in the national minimum wage The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Average UK house price £14,500 lower in September than a year earlier Some experts suggested that the house price downturn may only have a few months left to run, amid wider developments in the economy. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
The curious status of the vasectomy in the UK in 2023: ‘Young, none and done’ Oliver Keens explores why younger men are getting the snip and why getting a doctor to agree to it is harder than you might think The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Sharon White stepping down from John Lewis; UK house prices fall at fastest rate since 2009 – as it happened John Lewis chair Sharon White will not seek second term at retailer, as Nationwide reports UK house prices fell 5.3% in year to September The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
New Royal Mint coin honours first non-British Black nurse who cared for UK soldiers in Crimean War Mary Seacole risked her life to care for wounded British soldiers in Crimean War The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Tory MPs should ‘get behind’ Sunak, says Andrew Mitchell International development minister warns colleagues jostling for position not to be ‘self-indulgent’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
In one vulgar swoop, Suella Braverman has humiliated every single migrant in the UK The home secretary’s assertion that multiculturalism has ‘failed’ crosses the line, says the Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
Fulham vs Chelsea live stream: How can I watch Premier League game on TV in UK today? Fulham vs Chelsea LIVE! Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023
Ben Wallace says he asked PM to give Ukraine £2.3bn more for battle with Russia Extra investment could help Kyiv to ‘end’ the Russian invasion through its counteroffensive, says former defence secretary The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
UK awards $4bn contract to build AUKUS nuclear submarines SSN-AUKUS ‘will be largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated’ by Royal Navy, UK says. Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023
Sunak insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’ Rishi Sunak clarifies plans mooted by defence secretary would be for after the conflict with Russia The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023 UK families ‘eating less healthily’ due to cost of living crisis BBC Good Food Nation survey finds 19% of Britons eating more processed foods because they are cheaper
The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023 Cyberabad police to file for NBW in arsenic poisoning case Cyberabad Police to file appeal for NBW against U.K.-based pharmacist who orchestrated arsenic poisoning of estranged wife's family. Chargesheet being filed; Interpol to issue blue notice.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Shapps says £4bn worth of contracts signed to develop attack ‘hunter-killer’ submarines Hunter-killer Aukus submarines will empower the Royal Navy to maintain strategic advantage under the sea, defence secretary says
Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 586 As the war enters its 586th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 586 of the invasion Joe Biden urges Congress to swiftly approve Ukraine aid left out of US government funding bill; Rishi Sunak rows back on defence minister’s suggestion that British troops could carry out training in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023 Wallace: I asked PM to give Ukraine £2.3 billion more for battle with Russia The former defence secretary said the extra investment could help Kyiv to ‘end’ the Russian invasion through its counter offensive.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023 Charity challenges home secretary’s claims about ‘economic migrants’ Refugee Council study suggests asylum claims by three out of four crossing Channel would be granted
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023 Half of UK firms open offices outside city centres, study claims Workspace provider IWG says 73% have cut rental costs while 80% have changed to accommodate hybrid working
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023 Chase crypto ban unlikely to be copied by UK rival banks, lawyer says The outright ban by JP Morgan’s consumer bank Chase was a ‘brave call’ unlikely to be echoed by high street banks.
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023 Three-quarters of small boat arrivals would be granted asylum, study suggests The Refugee Council says the Government’s own figures counter the narrative that most people crossing the Channel do not require protection.
Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2023 Union on BBC Two review: a complex look at what it means - or not - to be British Union won’t necessarily draw the type of viewers that do not already watch history programmes. But it is a fascinating look at the UK’s dark past